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IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
01
Why this pick
A tender, character-first romance about a young man balancing family obligation with an awakening sense of self. Like Latter Days, it finds warmth, humour and emotional stakes in choosing honesty over an expected life.
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Why this pick
Two Mormon missionaries form a connection that clashes with the identity prescribed for them. It closely echoes Latter Days’ collision of belief, desire and conscience, but approaches it in a quieter, more introspective register.
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Why this pick
A delicately observed coming-of-age romance with a strong sense of longing and vulnerability. Its dreamy visual style and intimate focus on a boy making room for his desires suit the emotional side of Latter Days.
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Why this pick
This slow-burning Argentine drama turns shared history and tentative attraction into sustained emotional tension. It is more restrained than Latter Days, but similarly attentive to class, masculinity and the risks involved in being seen.
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Why this pick
An exuberant, compassionate romance in which two young neighbours create a private refuge from social pressure. Its humour, tenderness and insistence on a hopeful ending make it a natural companion to Latter Days.
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01 / THE STORY
Elder (Latter Day Saints) Aaron Davis, a young Mormon from Pocatello, Idaho, is sent to Los Angeles, California with three other missionaries to spread the Mormon faith. They move into an apartment next to openly gay party boy Christian Markelli and his roommate Julie, an aspiring singer. Christian and Julie work as waiters at Lila's, a trendy restaurant owned by retired actress Lila Montagne.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Elder Aaron Davis
Lila Montagne
Elder Paul Ryder
Sister Gladys Davis
Keith Griffin
Elder Harmon
Elder Gilford
Christian Markelli
